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Best of Spain

Overview

The best national and natural treasures await you on this Best of Spain experience! Your group will tour the lively streets of Madrid and Barcelona where you will glimpse both the ancient and modern facets of Spanish history. From world-famous art and flamenco dancers to street cuisine and an unfinished Cathedral, this diverse country will gift you an experience you will never forget.

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Tour of Old Madrid / Teleferico Ride

Day 3 - Prado Museum / Parque Del Retiro / Palacio Real de Madrid / Grand Via

Day 4 - Attend Local Church / El Rastro / Reina Sofia Art Museum

Day 5 - Visit Toledo

Day 6 - Barcelona

Day 7 - Barcelona

Day 8 - Barcelona

Day 9 - Travel Day

Itinerary

  • After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, you will transfer by coach to your hotel
  • Ride the Teleferico de Madrid to get a view of the city
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of Old Madrid and visit the Plaza Major, Puerta del Sol, and the Palacio Real
  • Lunch around Parque del Retiro
  • Visit the Prado Museum and explore the exhibits on your own
  • Shopping at Mercado de San Miguel and on Grand Via
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Attend a local church
  • Lunch
  • Shop in El Rastro market
  • Visit the Reina Sofia Art Museum and explore on your own
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Take the train to Toledo
  • Tour Museo del Ejército and the Alcazar
  • Lunch
  • Enjoy a walking tour with a local guide to explore the city with architectural influences from Christianity, the Moors, and Judaism
  • Free time to explore Toledo
  • Return to Madrid by train
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Depart for Barcelona
  • Stop in Zaragoza for lunch
  • Visit Basilica del Pilar before continuing on to Barcelona
  • Check into your Barcelona hotel
  • Dinner
  • Evening exploring old Barcelona
  • Breakfast
  • Visit Poble Espanyol, build for the 1929 World’s Fair, this recreated Spanish village contains ten centuries worth of Spanish architecture as well as numerous cultural exhibits and presentations
  • Lunch
  • City tour through the ancient streets of the Gothic Quarter
  • Barcelona Cathedral
  • Walk through the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, to see a diverse market of foods
  • Free time exploring La Rambla, a tree-lined pedestrian boulevard filled with street vendors and performers
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Visit La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s unfinished and controversial cathedral
  • Lunch
  • Explore Park Güell to see the famous mosaics and a view of the city
  • Dinner
  • Depart for the airport and home

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

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